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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
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National Hurricane Center Watching 2 Areas For Possible Tropical Development, Including Near The Southeast US
The National Hurricane Center has their eyes on two areas for possible tropical development in the Atlantic Basin beginning late this week after Tropical Storm Dexter fizzles. Area #1: Near Southeast US Coast - Low pressure is expected to form along an old stationary front off the Southeast coast in a day or so. - It could then drift slowly north before turning northeastward and out to sea. If it develops enough thunderstorms, it could become a tropical depression or storm late this week or this weekend. - Depending on how close that low gets to the coast, it could bring rounds of showers with locally heavy rain. Regardless of development, however, scattered thunderstorms are expected in the Southeast from the Carolinas to Georgia and Florida through the weekend. - High surf and rip currents are possible along much of the East Coast late this week through the weekend, especially from the Delmarva Peninsula to North Carolina. (MORE: How To Spot And Survive A Rip Current) Area #2: Eastern Atlantic - An area of lower pressure called a tropical wave is in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean, popping some disorganized showers. - It has some initial dry air to fend off in its path, but it could develop into a depression or storm by this weekend east of the Lesser Antilles. - Its future beyond that is uncertain, with model forecasts ranging from two general scenarios: 1. Development sooner and a northward curl harmlessly into the central Atlantic by early next week. 2. The wave struggles to develop and continues toward the west-northwest, potentially developing mid-late next week closer to the Caribbean or Bahamas. It's far too soon to determine if this will ever pose a threat to the mainland U.S., much less parts of the Caribbean, next week. Check back with us at for updates. (MORE: What Is A Tropical Wave?) What About Dexter? - Dexter was first designated a tropical storm late Sunday night after an area of low pressure first formed along a stalled frontal boundary off the Southeast coast between North Carolina's Outer Banks and Bermuda. - Dexter continues to move away from the U.S. over the North Atlantic, and is expected to transition to a non-tropical low by Thursday, if not sooner. Anything Else? - As has been the case the past few weeks, we'll keep an eye out for any low pressure that may form along a stationary front waffling over the northern Gulf. There aren't any strong model indications at the moment, but we'll watch it. - The parade of disturbances known as tropical waves will continue off Africa, as it always does in hurricane season. - With an increasingly favorable environment of warm water, low wind shear, and more moist, unstable air, one or more of those tropical waves behind the one mentioned earlier could eventually develop. - A steep increase in tropical activity has historically occurred over the next 4 to 6 weeks across the Atlantic basin. - This development can occur anywhere from the Gulf, Caribbean Sea and off the East Coast to the central Atlantic. - Now is the time to make sure your hurricane plan is ready to go, before a storm threatens. (MORE: Hurricane Season's Main Event: Why August Typically Kicks Off The Atlantic's Most Active Time) Jonathan Erdman is a senior meteorologist at and has been covering national and international weather since 1996. Extreme and bizarre weather are his favorite topics. Reach out to him on Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Hurricane Center now watching 3 waves in Atlantic. Heat, storms expected Tuesday
The latest maybe-threat in the tropics is currently no threat at all. The National Hurricane Center has been watching a disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms in the Atlantic associated with an area of low pressure hundreds of miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles, but the latest July 22 update gives it zero chance of further development. "Environmental conditions are becoming increasingly unfavorable as the wave moves west-northwestward at around 15 mph, and further development is no longer anticipated," Hurricane Specialist Philippe Papin said in the update. Most of the state can expect to see some rain and thunderstorms today from it, though, along with moisture from the Atlantic, National Weather Service forecasters said. AccuWeather forecasters are watching the low-pressure system as well as an area of the Gulf of America where a slow-moving round of heavy rain and thunderstorms may develop this week, and an area extending from Texas to the Carolina coast with a low chance of tropical development. The NHC is also tracking another tropical wave that just left the coast of Africa, making that three to watch in the Atlantic. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Dexter. Historically, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season arrives Aug. 15. The last two named storms of the season — Barry and Chantal — developed earlier than normal. Florida heat wave lessening on paper, still feels hot Meanwhile, the oppressive heat across Florida is letting up a bit as the heat dome bringing record temperatures to the South expands across the Central Plains and Midwest, National Weather Service forecasters said. Heat advisories for July 22 have been issued for North Florida, the Panhandle, and North Central Florida, with heat index values expected up to 110-111 with a few spots in the Panhandle facing major heat risks, but the rest of the state is forecast to see temperatures "just" in the high 80s and low 90s and heat index values up to 100-105. ➤Florida burning with heat advisories issued across state Heat index alert: Weather watches and warnings issued in Florida Latest heat advisories: Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia from 11 a.m. ET through 7 p.m. Heat index values up to 111 expected. Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Heat index values up to 112 possible. Be careful going outside If you have to, and stay hydrated. Here's the latest tropical advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 2:15 a.m. July 22: NOAA Hurricane Center tracks tropical disturbance in Atlantic Shower and thunderstorm activity remains disorganized with a tropical wave located several hundred miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles. Environmental conditions are becoming increasingly unfavorable as the wave moves west-northwestward at around 15 mph, and further development is no longer anticipated. Formation chance through 48 hours: Low, near 0 percent Formation chance through 7 days: Low, near 0 percent Florida weather radar for July 22, 2025 National Weather Service Florida forecast for July 22 : A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 113. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tallahassee, central Panhandle: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 111. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. : A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 a.m. and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. : Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. : Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. : Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ➤ How to set up emergency cellphone notifications for flash flood warnings and safety tips ➤ Excessive rainfall forecast What else is happening in the tropics? The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves. Tropical wave 1: A new far eastern Atlantic tropical wave has its axis near 19N from 05N to 18N. It is moving westward at 5 to 10 kt. Scattered moderate convection is seen from 10N to 12N between the coast of Africa and 22W. Tropical wave 2: An eastern Atlantic tropical wave has its axis near 33W from 05N to 17N, moving westward at 10 kt. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are limited to within 60 nm either side of the southern part of the wave from 08N to 10N. Tropical wave 3: A central Atlantic tropical wave has its axis near 52W from 03N to 17N, moving westward at about 15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is seen from 10N to 15N between 52W and 57W. Environmental conditions are becoming increasingly unfavorable around the wave. 2025 hurricane season so far An average Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. Here's when this year's named storms have developed, compared to historical averages: Tropical Storm Andrea: formed June 24. Average start date: June 20 Tropical Storm Barry: formed June 29. Average start date: July 17 Tropical Storm Chantal: formed July 5. Average start date: Aug. 3. Next up, Dexter: Average state date: Aug. 15, with the average first hurricane forming Aug. 11. Hurricane names for 2025 season Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them: Andrea (June 24) Barry (June 29) Chantal (July 5) Dexter: DEHK-ster Erin: AIR-rin Fernand: fair-NAHN Gabrielle: ga-bree-ELL Humberto: oom-BAIR-toh Imelda: ee-MEHL-dah Jerry: JEHR-ee Karen: KAIR-ren Lorenzo: loh-REN-zoh Melissa: meh-LIH-suh Nestor: NES-tor Olga: OAL-guh Pablo: PAHB-lo Rebekah: reh-BEH-kuh Sebastien: se-BAS-tee-en Tanya: TAHN-yuh Van: van Wendy: WEN-dee When is the Atlantic hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. When is the peak of hurricane season? National Hurricane Center map: See what forecasters watching now Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Why does NHC say 'tropical cyclone' on its maps instead of hurricane or tropical storm? Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Interactive map: Hurricanes, tropical storms that have passed near your city Stay informed. Get weather alerts via text What's next? We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Hurricane Center tracks 3 tropical waves. Heat advisories continue
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Climate
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Chances Of Tropical Development Near The Lesser Antilles This Week Remain Slim
We're watching for development of a tropical wave in the middle of the Atlantic into what could be the season's next tropical depression or storm, however, the chances remain slim. The disorganized wave is located well over 500 miles east of Barbados, or roughly halfway between the Lesser Antilles and Africa. It has winds of up to 40 mph in a small area of thunderstorms near the wave axis. (MORE: What is a Tropical Wave?) Conditions are marginally favorable for further development as this wave moves westward at 10 mph. For now, the threat of this disturbance becoming anything more than a rainmaker is low. This is not a threat to the United States. It will be guided along the southern periphery of the Bermuda High on a westward path. The tropical wave will reach the Caribbean around Thursday. By the time it nears the Caribbean, wind shear is expected to increase, making it more difficult to produce dangerous conditions and intensify. Several inches of rain are likely on the islands that this disturbance passes over. An increase in swells and rip current potential are expected late week near the Lesser Antilles. These effects may be confined to a smaller area given the wave's smaller size. Computer models are not currently expecting much sustained intensification near the islands, so wind may not be a major threat there. We'll keep an eye on it. The next tropical storm will be named "Dexter." (MORE: From Thunderstorms To Major Storm: The Life Cycle Of A Hurricane) Nearing August: Tropical Wave Development Typically Increases There is a notable increase in tropical activity in the southern Atlantic throughout late July and into early August. This is because dusty, dry, Saharan air – one of the Atlantic's biggest limiting factors – typically disperses and allows tropical waves to produce tall thunderstorms. These thunderstorms lead to a healthier system and could eventually lead to the formation of a tropical depression or storm. At the same time, water temperatures are often near their annual peak and wind shear is often decreasing. Development chances also increase in the Gulf and western Atlantic as we approach August. Jonathan Belles has been a digital meteorologist for for 9 years and also assists in the production of videos for The Weather Channel en español. His favorite weather is tropical weather, but also enjoys covering high-impact weather and news stories and winter storms. He's a two-time graduate of Florida State University and a proud graduate of St. Petersburg College.
Arab News
01-07-2025
- Science
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Wildlife of the Eastern Caribbean'
Author: STEVE HOLLIDAY AND GILL HOLLIDAY This is the first photographic field identification guide to Eastern Caribbean birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, land crabs, dragonflies, and butterflies. Beautiful and easy-to-use, the guide covers 17 island groups stretching from the Virgin Islands south through the Lesser Antilles, from Anguilla to Grenada, where a unique range of flora and fauna evolved in relative isolation. Around 30 percent of all the species included are endemic to the region.
